2021
Pretest Genetic Education Video Versus Genetic Counseling for Men Considering Prostate Cancer Germline Testing: A Patient-Choice Study to Address Urgent Practice Needs
Russo J, McDougall C, Bowler N, Shimada A, Gross L, Hyatt C, Kelly W, Calvaresi A, Handley N, Hirsch I, Izes J, Lallas C, Mann M, Mark J, Mille P, Preate D, Trabulsi E, Tsang M, Chandrasekar T, Weiner P, Gomella L, Giri V. Pretest Genetic Education Video Versus Genetic Counseling for Men Considering Prostate Cancer Germline Testing: A Patient-Choice Study to Address Urgent Practice Needs. JCO Precision Oncology 2021, 5: 1377-1386. PMID: 34589662, PMCID: PMC8462590, DOI: 10.1200/po.21.00238.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGermline testingProstate cancerGenetic counselingDecisional conflictComparable patient-reported outcomesHereditary cancer assessmentPatient-reported outcomesCancer genetics knowledgePCa diagnosisPractice settingsPrecision careCancer assessmentInformed consentCategorical variablesSubstantial proportionGenetic knowledgeSignificant differencesContinuous variablesHigh rateMenPractice needsDescriptive statisticsProstate oncologyOutcomesCounseling
2018
Understanding of multigene test results among males undergoing germline testing for inherited prostate cancer: Implications for genetic counseling
Giri V, Obeid E, Hegarty S, Gross L, Bealin L, Hyatt C, Fang C, Leader A. Understanding of multigene test results among males undergoing germline testing for inherited prostate cancer: Implications for genetic counseling. The Prostate 2018, 78: 879-888. PMID: 29655297, PMCID: PMC6047906, DOI: 10.1002/pros.23535.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInherited prostate cancerProstate cancerGenetic counselingGenetic testingMultivariable linear regressionFamily history dataPre-test genetic counselingHigh baseline knowledgeSyndrome criteriaGermline testingMultivariable analysisMultigene testingMedical recordsFamily historyCancer riskSubset of malesMcNemar testUncertain significanceGEM participantsHigher knowledgeMeasures of knowledgeGenetic resultsMenGT resultsBaseline knowledge
2015
Lessons Learned from Implementing a Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program for Underserved High-Risk Men in the Community: the Prostate REACH Project
Fleisher L, Davis S, Gross L, Bagden L, Zakrzewski D, González E, Kandadai V, Rusten C, Baskett J, Obeid E, Giri V. Lessons Learned from Implementing a Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program for Underserved High-Risk Men in the Community: the Prostate REACH Project. Journal Of Cancer Education 2015, 31: 191-197. PMID: 25971432, DOI: 10.1007/s13187-015-0854-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate Cancer Risk Assessment ProgramCancer Risk Assessment ProgramRisk assessment programProstate cancerProstate cancer risk assessmentRisk assessment clinicComprehensive cancer centerCommunity-based promotionCancer risk assessmentProstate riskREACH projectUnderserved menAssessment clinicCancer CenterClinic sitesUninsured menAbnormal resultsKey implementation stepsRisk menUnique demonstration projectNavigator servicesAssessment ProgramMenCancerBlack men